5 Best Places to Retire in South Carolina in 2024

2. Greenville

Insider Monkey Score: 80    

IM Cost of Living Index: 90.6

Median Home Price:  $420,000        

Number of Hospitals: 8+      

Livability Score: 80

A retiree favorite, Greenville boasts a thriving cultural scene, delectable food, rich arts and entertainment, and all the right amenities. Residents get to live a high quality of life here, enjoying places such as the Falls Park on the Reedy and the Greenville County Museum of Art.

“I find that many retirees move here to be near their kids and grandkids who have moved here for job opportunities. It’s very affordable, which means that retirees can spend less from their investment portfolios while still having a very comfortable retirement lifestyle”.

– Danielle Harmon, a certified financial planner and founder of Boundless Financial Services in Greenville.